As to the Israelis, next time you see them, invite them over to your place for drinks and gari’nim. Or Backgammon or something. Or invite yourself over to their house, and just never leave. They would adopt you and give you some sort of cute pet-name.
Plus, you will be able to mooch off of them when you get back to Israel. Fun, fun!
Let us know which one of these great choices you picked.